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This Week's Breakaway + 10 Things to to Master the Art of Saying No
Protect your Time and Energy
We’ve all been there—saying “yes” to one more project, one more meeting, one more favor—until your schedule feels like a Tetris game you can’t win.
Saying yes might feel like the “right” thing to do in the moment, but over time, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and zero progress on what actually matters to you.
Here’s the thing: Every “yes” you give comes at a cost to your goals, your time, and your energy.
The world doesn’t reward you for being busy; it rewards you for being intentional. And that starts with learning to say no—not out of laziness or selfishness, but out of respect for your priorities.

Me after realizing that I should say “No” more often (my boss hates this hack…)
This Week’s Breakaway: Saying no isn’t selfish - it’s strategic. It’ll protect your time and energy.
10 Things to Master the Art of Saying No👇
Check out this article
Down for a TED Talk? Here’s one
Here are some email templates for saying no without feeling awkward
If you’re into books, here’s a good one
The 2-Minute Pause: Before you say yes, take two minutes to reflect - does this really matter?
No is a Complete Sentence (Youtube video)
Quote: “Saying No is saying Yes to yourself”
Check out this Reddit post
Challenge: Try to say No to at least one thing today
Here are fun things to do in your spare time (after successfully said No)
Can’t wait to see you in the next one!